Which of the following is NOT correct regarding nitrogen assimilation into biomass?
A) Different oxidation states of nitrogen require different amounts of reducing energy.
B) It is easy for living organisms to assimilate nitrogen due to its great stability.
C) Nitrogen forms must be fully reduced to NH3.
D) Only bacteria and archaea can assimilate elemental nitrogen.
E) It is expensive, requiring reducing energy and ATP.

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Nitrogen is not easy for living organisms to assimilate due to its great stability. Nitrogen fixation requires specialized enzymes and energy, which makes it an expensive process.

Which of the Following Is NOT Correct Regarding Nitrogen Assimilation